Join the Opa! Family

Why OPA!?

OPA! is the fastest-growing quick service Mediterranean franchise in the country and every location is set up for success. Here’s why:

Customers keep coming back for our simple, delicious food and exceptional customer service. As a franchisee, you can count on us every step of the way—from help selecting a high-profile location through to serving your first skewer and beyond

How it all began

When we opened our first location in 1998, OPA! set out to be a different sort of quick-service restaurant, one that combined delicious, wholesome Mediterranean cuisine with outstanding customer service. Nearly twenty years later, our mission remains the same.

OPA! started with a single food court location in Calgary’s Market Mall, where we served classic Greek dishes made using high-quality ingredients. The name, a Greek word used to express happiness, evokes the joy and celebration of feasting with family and friends.

Franchise Locations

With 94 locations across Canada, OPA! is perfectly positioned for growth. We currently have high-potential franchise opportunities available in these key territories:

Apply

Lets Chat

After we review your application, we’ll be in touch to discuss Opa! in more detail

Lets Meet

We organize an in-person meeting to start developing a customized franchise plan for your goals

Choose a location

We work together to determine the best location in your preferred market.

Get Started

Let’s get building! Our construction experts provide the support along the way

Grand Opening

Congratulations! Now you’re backed by a great team of people including a representative for your region.

What we offer

We provide world-class support before you even make your first skewer—and well beyond. Our franchise support system ensures that you’re set up for success.

Store setup

We provide a turnkey operation that includes finding a high-potential location, negotiating the lease, designing your restaurant and managing contractors.

Product development

We’re constantly working on new ways to keep customers coming back to every OPA! location. That means testing and developing new products for your store.

Training

Our intensive 3-week initial training program teaches you the foundations of running a store, from service through to recruitment. After that, you’ll have access to ongoing mentorship, coaching and support from managers who know your region.

Procurement & Supply Chain

Our purchasing power gives you access to high quality ingredients at the lowest possible cost, without having to negotiate with suppliers. And they’ll be shipped directly to you when you need them.

Marketing

OPA!’s collective advertising program ensures maximum impact for every store. From in-store signage and seasonal promotions to national campaigns, our marketing program keeps your business at the front of your customers’ minds.

Financials

OPA!’s initial franchise fee is $25,000 and total start-up investment can be as low as $350,000. Lenders generally require a minimum of $150,000 in liquid capital to qualify for bank financing. Ongoing investments include a Royalty fee (6% of sales, paid monthly) and an Advertising Fund Contribution (3% of sales, paid monthly.)

Food Court

Initial Franchise Fee$25,000

New Store Marketing$5,000

Equipment$150,000 - $200,000

Leaseholds$175,000 - $250,000

Total Investment$355,000 - $480,000

Royalty Fee6% of sales monthly

Advertising Contribution3% of sales monthly

Street Front

Initial Franchise Fee$25,000

New Store Marketing$5,000

Equipment$150,000 - $220,000

Leaseholds$225,000 - $250,000

Total Investment$405,000 - $497,000

Royalty Fee6% of sales monthly

Advertising Contribution3% of sales monthly

Bank Financing

OPA! has knowledge and experience with The Canadian Small Business Financing Program, developed by Industry Canada. This program was developed specifically to fund small businesses and is ideal for franchises. To learn more about the requirements, click here

Preliminary Application

If you seek a rewarding opportunity and have the qualifications, drive and commitment to open your own OPA! franchise, your first step is to apply today. Submit your information below, and we will contact you if there is a fit for you with OPA!

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